Orange Staff Sergeant Butterfly
Common NameOrange Staff Sergeant Butterfly
Scientific NameAthyma cama
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatForests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeHimalayas, Northeast India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Southern China
Host PlantsUncaria rhynchophylla, Wendlandia
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants, and pupae are typically suspended.
Identification TipsLook for the dark ground color contrasted with a broad, continuous white band across both wings, and a single, bright orange spot near the forewing's tip.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with velvety dark brown to black wings, featuring a prominent broad white band across both forewings and hindwings, and a distinct orange spot near the apex of the forewing.
